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A tree gains mass through photosynthesis, where it converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose (sugar) using energy from sunlight. The tree utilizes the glucose for growth and maintenance, which results in an increase in mass over time. Additionally, trees also absorb nutrients and water from the soil, contributing to their growth.
Gravity is the force that causes all types of mass movement, such as landslides, rockfalls, mudflows, and avalanches. When the force of gravity overcomes the friction holding rocks and sediment in place, mass movement occurs.
Tree coring is a method used by researchers to extract a cylindrical sample from a tree trunk in order to study its growth patterns, age, and more. By analyzing the rings visible in the core sample, scientists can gain insight into the tree's environmental history and health.
A tropical air mass typically causes hot and humid weather. This air mass forms over warm tropical regions and carries high levels of heat and moisture, leading to sultry and sticky conditions when it moves into an area.
Adding mass to the crust causes an increase in gravitational pull and can lead to subsidence or sinking of the crust. This can result in changes to the topography and potentially trigger earthquakes or volcanic activity.
Gravity is the force that causes mass movement. When a mass is on a slope or incline, gravity pulls it downhill, leading to movements such as landslides, rockfalls, and avalanches.